The year 1939



A little music from the year . . .

 

RAF Watton Annual Sports Programme for Wednesday, 28th June 1939

This is the programme for the (first) RAF Watton Annual Sports Day held on Wednesday 28th June 1939. It doesn’t appear to have been open to the public though some of…

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21 Squadron Pilots 1939

Pilots of 21 Squadron pose in front of a Mk IV Blenheim The picture was taken at the eastern exit of Hangar 1 (it is only at this position that…

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21 and 82 – A poem by Tommy Mann

Though fifty years have slipped away Some memories are as fresh today. I’ll try and bring them back for you As they come creeping into view – Of 21 and…

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